Vitamin E and Antiestrogen Responsiveness in Breast Cancer (2003)

Title:

Vitamin E and Antiestrogen Responsiveness in Breast Cancer

Key words:

antiestrogens, tamoxifen

Research Institution:

Georgetown University

Location:

District of Columbia

Researcher:

Robert S Clarke

Project Description:

Dr. Clarke�s studied whether the response of breast cancer cells to antiestrogens such as tamoxifen are mediated in part by induction of oxidative stress and whether dietary antioxidants including vitamin E can compromise the efficacy of antiestrogen therapy of women with breast cancer.